Tuthilltown Spirits of Gardiner, N.Y. will be among the local distilleries offering samples at Zachys' 'I Love New York Weekend' Saturday and Sunday.

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If you've been wondering what all the fuss is about local spirits, this weekend offers a great chance to find out.

The "I Love New York Weekend" at Zachys in Scarsdale showcases New York wineries, distillers, merchants and restaurants, all of which will share samples from noon to 4 p.m. April 13 and 1 to 3 p.m April 14.

Zachys director of operations Brian Mullaney organized the tasting because he's been noticing more people interested in locally distilled spirits, especially as their quality increases. ...